Monday, December 31, 2012

I was so happy to have gone back to some of my favorite photos I've taken this past year-- as well as a few of my daughter Eliza's-- and give away sets of these in the form of gift cards as Christmas gifts to my family and dear friends.

I wish I had made more, so happy with the way they turned out. Well, after cleaning up a corner of my bedroom in the last few days, I miraculously found another set of twenty cards. My thoughts turned to you, my dear readers and friends and just how much your presence here means to me. (It means the world.)

Wanting a way to thank you all.

So here's my offering to you. A set of twenty seasonal 5 1/2 x 4 inch blank cards with accompanying white envelopes to give away to your hearts content. A year's supply for every occasion under the sun! Birthdays, Get Well Soon's, I'm Thinking of You's, Thank You's... you name it.

So, if you'd like, just leave a comment here by this Friday, January 4th at 5:00 pm MST (I'll open comments for this special occasion) or over on my Facebook link. I'll pull your name out of a hat and announce the winner on Saturday morning and we'll arrange your contact info by email and then I'll send them off to you wherever you are in the world!

Saturday, December 29, 2012

Welcome!

About Me

I’m Emily.

My blog’s name, “Abide With Me” comes from a hymn that I love. As I’ve pondered this phrase, I’ve found many layers of meaning. To me, its central theme conveys my greatest desire, that the life I choose to live and the person I want to be will facilitate companionship with God. That my home, and I think more importantly, that I as an individual, can be a refuge and a sanctuary for others.

Through this blog, I invite you, friends or strangers, to come and abide with me as I open my heart and home to you in understanding, honesty, discovery, and reflection. That you can join me in my quest for a simple, joyful, meaningful life. My hope is that your visit here leaves you uplifted, edified, and with a feeling of peace.

I love being a mother to my five children and wife to my husband, Keith. I love being a homemaker; my highest calling and chosen profession. Our family has been blessed on our home education journey. I love to learn, read, and study. I love taking care of my body through daily movement such as yoga, running, or taking a long walk. I enjoy preparing wholesome, nourishing, and delicious foods and learning how I can proactively care for our family’s every-day wellness and health.